Start Up
This tutorial will take you through the engine startup sequence for the Vulcan.
This is based ona startup using a ground cart to provide power.
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# Reset to a cold start.
starter.setMasterOff();
In this tutorial, we'll start up the engines on the Vulcan.
This is the engine start console.
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First, switch the engine master ON, by selecting this switch.
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Select the engine master switch
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This is the engine start selector switch. Currently engine #1 is selected.
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Start the engine by selecting the start button.
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The start button will rise when the engine has started. Watch as the RPM rises.
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The other engines may be starting in turn by clicking on the engine selector switch, and pressing the start button.